![]() So far, Chumley has remained very, very healthy. We support them with a very healthy diet and certain supplements. We don't like using antibiotics for every little thing, and we like to let our cats' immune systems do their work. We spent the money on a Western Blot with our Chumley (after he was already part of our home and family), just to be sure, just so we knew whether or not we needed to be more aggressive with treatment for him if he ever appeared to be sick. Most FIV cats face the same illness disease as other cats do and end up dying of those issues. I'd (obviously ) recommend adopting him, knowing he may need more care later in life. But if you love that kitty enough to even be considering the Western Blot. Either you decide you don't mind adopting and FIV+ kitty, or you do mind. Personally, I wouldn't waste the money on a Western Blot. No.2.pdf This has a short synopsis of reasons for the errors.Īnd here is discussion of the testing, and why it can be inaccurate: But their own recently published study found a rate of 32% false positives. Here is an article in the National Veterinary Laboratory Newsletter from 2009 where it references a study that found the false positives on the SNAP test were 20%. In a high-risk individual, an ELISA antibody test should be repeated at about 2-4 weeks, 2-3 months (if needed), and at 6 months (if needed). If you've read through the Cornell literature on the subject of FIV, I'm sure you saw this:Īs to how often the ELISA SNAP test reports false positives? There are studies indicating differing rates, and vets also report different rates. What is the follow-up to an indeterminate Western Blot Significance of an indeterminate Western Blot (WB) depends on which bands are positive and the patient’s clincial status and risk factor(s). They don't know that a bite didn't happen and the owner didn't notice. There are also (rare) cases in the literature where FIV has been subsequently detected in a population of indoor-only cats that had an FIV+ kitty - but the information about what happened is lacking. I very much doubt either situation is the case. If your cats are not sterilized, there is a risk, because it can be passed by mating. If your cats viciously fight, there is a big risk, because it is generally understood that FIV is passed via deep tissue bite wounds. Many in rescue will claim there is no risk to adopting an FIV+ kitty to your other cats. This is the page dedicated to information on casual transmission of FIV: The author of this site runs a yahoo group to provide information and support to FIV+ cat owners/rescuers. There is no better collection of accurate, science-based information and referenced articles. Many cats are being unnecessarily killed and not adopted because of the misunderstanding and myths surrounding FIV.įirst: addressing the issue of casual transmission of FIV and FIV-related resources. I have flu like symptoms with fevers, sore glands, raised IgM (general) and positive ANA, negative for EBV,CMV, TB,HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis, Strep, H Pylori, VSV. This could not be further from the truth. Lyme ELISA was positive but Western Blot negative. :rub: FIV is not FeLV, and many vets do not understand the risk differences, lumping them together. If your vet said otherwise, your vet is not knowledgeable about the disease, and should you - based on ACCURATE information - decide to adopt that boy who needs you, I suggest you call around to find an FIV literate vet. But hopefully this will not just answer your question, but persuade you to go adopt that kitty, whether or not he's FIV+, because he poses almost no risk to your other cats. There will be a lot of links and information. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician or 911 immediately.I'm going to answer your question in two parts. By using this Site you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. Never disregard the medical advice of your physician or health professional, or delay in seeking such advice, because of something you read on this Site. We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. ![]() MedHelp is not a medical or healthcare provider and your use of this Site does not create a doctor / patient relationship. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. ![]()
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